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molsonbrador · 12-02-2009, 02:20 PM

I've combed the posts and I apoligize if I'm beating a dead horse here.
Won't be getting my CGM SS till January'ish (cold and ugly in Jersey, no garage). If I wait till spring will it be too late to clay the car? Read somewhere it might be but...
Has anyone done it to a Jersey delievery and if so was how much junk came out?
Thanks in advance.

DangerZL1 · 12-02-2009, 02:34 PM

It's never too late to clay bar the car. The particles, if any on a new car, will still be pulled out by the clay. The clay bar is effective at cleaning paint on older cars. This is where you'll really notice how well it works.

stirthepot · 12-02-2009, 02:44 PM

you should only be claying a car when it has contaminates on it. its never too late. i do it twice a year typically

skuttduck · 12-02-2009, 02:45 PM

I clayed my Toyota Camry after 9 years. That worked out rather well.

It didn't get everything. Such as some rust particles stuck on the clear coat and some of the road tar. The Gunk Tar and bug remover did good on that though.

Moose · 12-02-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molsonbrador

I've combed the posts and I apoligize if I'm beating a dead horse here.
Won't be getting my CGM SS till January'ish (cold and ugly in Jersey, no garage). If I wait till spring will it be too late to clay the car? Read somewhere it might be but...
Has anyone done it to a Jersey delievery and if so was how much junk came out?
Thanks in advance.

Absolutely NOT too late.

In fact, Spring will be a very good time to clay your new Camaro. With all of the "junk" that accumulates on the roadways, especially during the winter, it would be pointless to do it now.

Just make sure to give your car a very good cleaning prior to claying.

Ed

12-02-2009, 02:20 PM	#1
molsonbrador Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2018 Colorado Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2,207	too late to clay? I've combed the posts and I apoligize if I'm beating a dead horse here. Won't be getting my CGM SS till January'ish (cold and ugly in Jersey, no garage). If I wait till spring will it be too late to clay the car? Read somewhere it might be but... Has anyone done it to a Jersey delievery and if so was how much junk came out? Thanks in advance.

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12-02-2009, 02:34 PM	#2
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	It's never too late to clay bar the car. The particles, if any on a new car, will still be pulled out by the clay. The clay bar is effective at cleaning paint on older cars. This is where you'll really notice how well it works.

12-02-2009, 02:44 PM	#3
stirthepot Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 254 View My Garage	you should only be claying a car when it has contaminates on it. its never too late. i do it twice a year typically

12-02-2009, 02:45 PM	#4
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,529	I clayed my Toyota Camry after 9 years. That worked out rather well. It didn't get everything. Such as some rust particles stuck on the clear coat and some of the road tar. The Gunk Tar and bug remover did good on that though.